We’re so excited you’re coming to Wilderness Week this March! These materials will provide you with background information on the issues we will be discussing with members of Congress and their staff during the week. They are intended to help you learn a little more about the public lands and waters we are working to protect. Please do not feel the need to memorize them or become an expert on the issues.

The most important thing is for you to come to tell your personal story about why you think it’s important to protect these places. There will be a staff person along with you at your meetings to answer any tough questions your team might get. In addition, having to follow up with the answer to a question is a great way to build a relationship with a congressional office.

As always, please feel free to contact a member of our field staff if you have any questions or would like more information.

What Your Week Will Look Like:

Draft Agenda: We will provide you with a final agenda, but for the most part this is what your time in Washington, DC will look like.

Arctic Ocean (click for general information):Arctic Ocean Brochure: Learn a little more about America’s Arctic Ocean.Stop Arctic Ocean Drilling Act: Background on legislation calling for no drilling in our Arctic Ocean. Please note, this is the bill number from last Congress, we will have an updated number for you at wilderness week but the bill language is the same.2017-2022 offshore leases: Information about the 2017-2022 offshore leasing program and the protections established by President Obama.

Alaska Wilderness League galvanizes support to secure vital policies that protect and defend America’s last great wild public lands and waters. Visit the website of our sister organization Alaska Wilderness Action to learn more about its legislative and political advocacy to protect Alaska’s wild places.